Global Classroom

Training the next generation of Church leaders

1st year
Certificate in Church Leadership

The Year 1 Certificate provides a strong foundation in biblical leadership, theology and practical ministry, making it ideal for those growing in their faith and those preparing for leadership responsibilities.

Course fees are £250 per term (£750 per year) in higher-income countries and £25 per term (£75 per year) in lower-income countries.

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2nd year
Diploma in Church Leadership

Building on the Year 1 Certificate in Church Leadership, the Year 2 Diploma is designed for those called to senior leadership, equipping pastors, elders and church planters with deeper theological understanding and advanced ministry training.

‍ ‍‍ ‍Successful Diploma graduates can progress directly into Year 2 of the Bachelor of Biblical Studies through our partnership with the Baptist Theological Seminary of South Africa.

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Individual short courses

Not ready to commit to a full year? You can also enrol on individual short courses, choosing the subjects that interest you most.

ENROLE ON A COURSE

  • “The Bible and biblical interpretation’ course helped me understand parts of the Bible in a different and enlightening way.”

    Unashe Gwaze, The Harbour Church, Hong Kong

  • “The course was the highlight of our week! Inspiring, engaging and expertly delivered. We learned how God used ordinary people.”

    Kathryn and Chris Wishart, City on a Hill, Scotland

  • “The Church Planting course has been a tremendous blessing, equipping us to plant more than 50 new churches. So grateful to God for its impact!”

    Solomon Kalaga, Go Global India

  • “The Global Classroom will help enrich your knowledge and understanding of Scripture. I’ve found the variety of speakers and topics covered to be both inspiring and practical. Highly recommended.”

    Richard Johnston, Rosyth Community Church, Scotland

  • “Inspirational courses that enriched my understanding of church history and biblical interpretation with deep theology and compelling facts.”

    Mike Selby, Community Church Longton, England

  • “Global Classroom presented God’s Word in a way that was easy to understand. My faith has deepened, and I now feel ready to serve others.”

    Amin Dawa, Believers’ Church, Nigeria

  • “It's great to get amazing, biblical teaching from wise followers of Jesus, to help me grow in wisdom.”

    Natalie Morgan, City on a Hill, Scotland

  • “I learnt from the Church History course, to persistently pray for loved ones, in the same way that Monica, Augustine’s mother, did until he was saved.”

    Jacqueline Kamahanga, Divine Apostolic Ministries, Uganda

  • “The course was a great way to receive teaching and share thoughts with others, learning and developing skills together!”

    Jonathan Bayes, New Life Church, England

Flexible learning—online, in person, live or on demand

A typical week

For students enrolled on the Certificate or Diploma programme, learning takes place in two stages. During the week, students watch the teaching through live or on-demand lectures at a time that suits them. Then, each Monday evening, they come together for The Classroom—a live interactive session where they discuss the teaching, ask questions, pray together and explore how to put what they have learned into practice.

Each week includes approximately 5 hours of core learning time, before any additional assignment work:

  • 4 hours of live or on-demand teaching

  • 1 hour in the weekly live Classroom

The Classroom

Every Monday evening (19:00-20:00), students come together for The Classroom, a live, interactive session where they grow through worship, teaching, discussion, prayer and practical application.

Students from around the world join online, while those based in Scotland’s Central Belt are also welcome to attend in person.

Part 1: Inspiration (19:00–19:30)

  • Years 1 and 2 together

  • The evening begins with worship, prayer and leadership input for all students together. This first part is designed to stir apostolic vision, strengthen pioneering faith and help students see how the week’s learning can be applied in their own context as they grow churches and make disciples.

Part 2: Application (19:30–20:00)

  • Year-specific learning groups of 5–8 people

  • Students then move into smaller learning groups with others from their own year. These groups remain together throughout the term and give students space to engage more deeply with the week’s content, discuss how it applies in their lives and ministry, encourage one another and pray together.

The year

Each academic year consists of three 10-week terms

  • Term 1: Mid-September – Late November

  • Term 2: Mid-January – Late March

  • Term 3: Mid-April – Late June

The Team

Have questions?

We’d love to help you decide whether Global Classroom is right for you. Get in touch and a member of our team will be happy to answer your questions.